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...Contributed by Geri Symons |
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This is a really great cake.....great for Thanksgiving or Christmas or anytime! In large mixing bowl beat together: 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs Sift together: 2 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Add together alternately to shortening mixture: 1 15 ounce can pumpkin and flour mixture, stir in 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries. Bake in a greased and floured fluted tube pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or 'til toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Brush with orange juice and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired. Makes 14-16 servings May be refrigerated up to 3 days covered, or freeze, wrapped in foil up to 3 months. ENJOY! |
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